Group Financial Manager

Pillangó Placements; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Group Financial Manager to oversee financial operations, lead finance teams, and support strategic growth initiatives. This predominantly remote role requires strong leadership, relevant qualifications, and a minimum of 5 years' experience. Candidates based in Johannesburg or willing to travel will be favored. The position offers a competitive salary between R80k and R100k CTC per month.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable with remote work and flexible to travel when required.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including reporting and compliance.
• Manage finance staff across multiple business units.
• Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial Management

FMCG

Distribution

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Relevant Accounting qualifications

Job description

An opportunity is available for a Group Financial Manager to join a fast-growing group of wholesale companies supplying bulk food ingredients to the FMCG sector, with a strong focus on service delivery and tailored client solutions.
The role entails full oversight of the financial function across the group, including the management and development of finance teams. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, operational efficiency, and strong leadership to support the continued growth of this dynamic business.

This is a predominantly remote position with occasional in-person requirements. The successful candidate should ideally be based in Johannesburg or be willing to travel to Johannesburg (West Rand) and other branches, if and when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cash flow management.
• Consolidate group financials and prepare management reports for executive decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and manage finance staff across multiple business units.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to business growth initiatives.

Requirements:

• Relevant Accounting qualifications preferably professionally qualified.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within FMCG or distribution environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax, and consolidation.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Comfortable with remote work and flexible to travel when required.

The salary bracket for the role is around R80k - R100k CTC p/m. Note that it is the client's prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.

Desired Skills:

• financial manager
• fmcg
• distribution
• warehousing